Metadatanormalisering
Metadatanormalisering is the process of converting metadata from disparate sources into a consistent, interoperable form. It involves applying standardized formats, controlled vocabularies, and crosswalks so that metadata from different systems can be understood and combined.
The goals include improving search and discovery, enabling data integration, ensuring quality and consistency, and reducing
Techniques include standardizing value formats (dates to ISO 8601, language codes to ISO 639-1/3), normalizing geographic
Practical aspects involve validation, using crosswalks and metadata registries, and enrichment from external authorities. Tools include
Challenges include heterogeneous data quality, legacy records, evolving vocabularies, and the balance between normalization and preserving
Applications are common in libraries, archives, museums, digital repositories, and large-scale data platforms that require integrated